Community Guidelines

The Cotswilds Community Guidelines

(These form part of our Membership Terms & Conditions)

We’re so glad you’re here! The Cotswilds is a warm, welcoming, members-only community. These guidelines ensure we remain a safe, inspiring, and unique space for everyone.

1. Share openly, protect privacy

  • We love seeing your Cotswilds moments on social media — tag us so we can join in!

  • Please respect members’ privacy:

  • Do not share members’ contact details outside the group without their express permission.

  • Do not collect, store, or use member contact information for marketing or business purposes without written consent from The Cotswilds.

  • At events, photography and video may be taken for Cotswilds promotional use. If you’d prefer not to appear in this content, please let us know on arrival.

2. Protect what makes The Cotswilds unique

  • We curate one-of-a-kind experiences for our members. To protect this:

  • Please don’t use The Cotswilds’ membership list, events calendar, formats, or concepts to organise competing groups or events.

  • “Competing” means any group, network, or event series (online or in-person) within 25 miles of the Cotswolds offering substantially similar activities, experiences, or membership benefits.

  • Promotion of such groups or events on our platforms (including WhatsApp) is not permitted without written permission.

3. Meet-ups and new groups

  • Small, personal meet-ups with friends you make here are encouraged — that’s why we exist!

  • If you’d like to create a larger group (10+ people), run a public event, or start your own community involving Cotswilds members, please speak to us first so we can support you and ensure it doesn’t conflict with our activities.

4. Lead with kindness

  • Our community is built on respect and inclusion.

  • We welcome different perspectives, but communication must always be respectful.

  • Harassment, discrimination, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in immediate membership termination.

  • We actively welcome all identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Please use inclusive language and uplift voices that are less heard.

  • If you dominate a conversation, consider stepping back to invite others in.

  • If you notice or experience bias or exclusion, please let us know — we’re committed to evolving and ensuring everyone feels they belong.

5. Event attendance

  • If you book and cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so another member can take your place.

  • By doing so, you’re gifting another member the chance to connect and take part.

Our commitment to you

By joining, you agree to follow these guidelines and our full Membership Terms & Conditions. Breaches may result in suspension or cancellation of membership. In most cases, we’ll start with a conversation first; serious breaches may lead to immediate termination.

In return, we’ll keep curating the best connections, experiences, and moments the Cotswolds has to offer.